What should you do when riding at night?

When riding at night, maintaining a flexible lane position and increasing your following distance is essential for safety. At night, visibility is significantly reduced, making it more challenging to see obstacles, road conditions, and other vehicles. By being flexible in your lane position, you can adjust to changing conditions, such as encountering potholes or other hazards that may not be as visible in the dark.

Increasing your following distance is also crucial because it gives you more reaction time if the vehicle in front of you suddenly stops or slows down. This extra space provides a buffer that helps avoid collisions in low-light conditions where your stopping distance may be longer than during the day.

Choosing to ride faster to avoid being unseen would only increase your risk. Speed reduces your ability to react to unexpected situations and limits your visibility to others. Decreasing your following distance diminishes your reaction time and increases the likelihood of rear-end collisions, especially at night. Ignoring lane positioning also compromises your safety, as following too closely can lead to dangerous scenarios where you might not have enough time to react.